Indian Army 16th Punjab Regiment post 1922 Silver Plated Collar Badge

A nicely made sand cast unmarked silver-plated crowned Maltese cross, behind which is a Muslim crescent, bearing a Sikh quoit with ‘16’ to centre. “PUNJAB REGT” below. Two original integral loops to reverse with cotter pin. In very good condition. As worn from 1922 - 1956.

The 16th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. It was transferred to Pakistan Army on Partition of India in 1947. In 1956, the regiment was amalgamated with other regiments to form The Punjab Regiment.

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